MongolZ win at IEM Beijing 2026 as Techno says nin9 'feels like we are playing with two IGLs'

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MongolZ opened their IEM Beijing 2026 campaign with a 2-1 series victory over Legacy, HLTV reported. Sodbayar “Techno” Munkhbold told HLTV that Yesuntumur “nin9” Gantulga's in-game leader experience has influenced the team and “almost feels like we are playing with two IGLs.” Techno described a poor T-side showing on Mirage, attributed in part to a busy recent schedule, and said the team needs more practice ahead of the Singapore Major. HLTV recorded these comments after MongolZ recovered from an overtime loss on Mirage to win the match.

What happened: HLTV reported MongolZ beat Legacy 2-1 to open their IEM Beijing 2026 campaign, recovering from an overtime loss on Mirage to win the series.
Why it matters: Techno told HLTV that nin9's experience as an in-game leader has helped the team and that it "almost feels like we are playing with two IGLs," indicating a reported change in in-match leadership influence.
Context: Techno told HLTV MongolZ struggled on Mirage's T side in the match and said the team had a "really busy schedule the recent days," which he linked to their performance; HLTV also referenced a prior Bucharest Mirage result when discussing the map.
What next: Techno told HLTV MongolZ needs to practise ahead of the Singapore Major; HLTV did not provide dates or further details about the team's preparation plans.

What changed

MongolZ won 2-1 against Legacy in their IEM Beijing 2026 opener, and rifler Sodbayar “Techno” Munkhbold told HLTV that new teammate Yesuntumur “nin9” Gantulga's in-game leadership has affected the team's dynamics, making it "almost feel like we are playing with two IGLs." Techno discussed this in a post-match interview recorded by HLTV.

Before and after

In the IEM Beijing match Techno said MongolZ lost many rounds on the T side of Mirage and ultimately dropped the map in overtime before winning the series.
HLTV noted a prior Bucharest Mirage result (a 13-8 win on Bucharest's Mirage pick) when comparing the teams' Mirage performances.

Limits

HLTV reported Techno's comments about needing practice ahead of the Singapore Major but did not supply dates, a practice schedule, or further specifics about those plans.
HLTV's report attributes the statements to Techno; the scope and permanence of nin9's in-match leadership influence beyond this match are not confirmed in the article.